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BOJ's Nakagawa says uncertainties remain high over impact of US tariff policies
TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan board member Junko Nakagawa said on Thursday that uncertainties remain high over U.S. tariff policies and their impact on the Japanese and global economies.Nakagawa also underscored the importance of the results from the BOJ's upcoming "tankan" bus...Reuters
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Japan's trade negotiator cancels US visit to finalise investment pact
TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Japan's trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa has canceled a visit to the United States this week, a government source said, as media outlets reported talks designed to finalise details of an investment pact were postponed due to administrative delays.Akazawa had planned to v...Reuters
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Tennis-Alcaraz cruises into third round with commanding win over Bellucci
By Simon JenningsNEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz powered into the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a dominant 6-1 6-0 6-3 win over Italy's Mattia Bellucci on Arthur Ashe Stadium.The Spaniard broke his opponent's serve seven times without facing a single break point ...Reuters
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Tennis-Alcaraz cruises into third round with commanding win over Bellucci
Aug 27 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz powered into the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a dominant 6-1 6-0 6-3 win over Italy's Mattia Bellucci on Arthur Ashe Stadium.The Spaniard breaking his opponent's serve seven times without facing a single break point in the first match of th...Reuters
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Denmark summons US envoy over suspected influence operations in Greenland
Denmark summons US envoy over alleged covert influence operationsPublic broadcaster says campaigns aimed to promote secessionTrump has said he wants US to take over Arctic islandBy Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Soren Jeppesen COPENHAGEN, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Denmark's foreign minister has summon...Reuters
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China trade negotiator: ready to manage differences with Canada
BEIJING, Aug 28 (Reuters) - China is ready to manage differences with Canada through constructive methods and pragmatic actions, its top trade negotiator Li Chenggang expressed at an economic and trade meeting in Ottawa.At the meeting on Tuesday, both sides had "frank and constructive exchanges&...Reuters
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Tennis-Medvedev fined $42,500 for US Open antics
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Former champion Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of $42,500 by the U.S. Open on Wednesday for his spectacular meltdown during a loss to Benjamin Bonzi at the start of the week.Medvedev lost 6-3 7-5 6-7(5) 0-6 6-4 on Sunday but it was his behavio...Reuters
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US CDC chief out after weeks in role, challenges ouster as four top officials resign
CDC Director Monarez challenges dismissal citing unscientific directives by HHS Secretary KennedyFour senior CDC officials resign over vaccine policy, misinformation, and public health weaponizationResignations follow vaccine policy changes by KennedyBy Ahmed Aboulenein, Dan Levine and Michael Erman...Reuters
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Fight breaks out between Mexican senate leaders as session ends
MEXICO CITY, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Mexico's senate erupted into violence on Wednesday with punches, pushing and shouting after an opposition party leader grabbed the chamber's president as the session was wrapping up. Alejandro "Alito" Moreno, head of the opposition Institutional Revolu...Reuters
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Trump holds Gaza policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner
Marco Rubio met his Israeli counterpart in WashingtonTrump term began with Gaza ceasefire of two monthsGaza situation has worsened in recent months of Israeli assaultBy Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump presided over a policy meeting on Israel&...Reuters
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French political crisis carries steep economic risk, business leaders say
Centrist premier called confidence vote over budgetOpposition parties say they will vote Bayrou outOpinion polls show voters want snap electionsBy Tassilo Hummel and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The French prime minister's decision to hold a confidence vote next month carries he...Reuters
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Shooter kills two Minneapolis school children in Catholic church, wounds 17 others
Shooter fired through church windows, then took own life146th U.S. school shooting so far this yearShooter identified as Robin Westman, 23, former studentFBI investigating attack as hate crime targeting CatholicsPolice investigating online manifestoBy Tim Evans and Ben Brewer MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 27 ...Reuters
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Two-year yields lowest since May as traders price in rate cuts
Traders see 84% odds of Fed cut in SeptemberTreasury sees average demand for $70 billion five-year note auctionUS 5-, 30-year Treasury yield curve steepest since August 2021By Karen Brettell Aug 27 (Reuters) - Interest rate-sensitive two-year yields fell to an almost four-month low on Wednesday,Reuters
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Tennis-Townsend, Ostapenko involved in heated exchange at US Open
By Shrivathsa SridharNEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - American Taylor Townsend prevailed 7-5 6-1 in a tough U.S. Open clash against Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday but the real tension came shortly after match point when the pair were involved in a heated argument at the net.Townsend w...Reuters
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Global airlines group proposes raising international pilot retirement age to 67
UN aviation agency ICAO to consider proposal at September General AssemblyAirlines group IATA cites pilot shortage as reason for age increaseUS pilot unions oppose raising retirement age due to safety concernsBy Dan Catchpole SEATTLE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A group representing global airlines has as...Reuters
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Israeli official accused of Nevada sex crime ordered to appear in court via Zoom
By Raphael Satter Aug 27 (Reuters) - An Israeli official accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex outside Las Vegas has been ordered to appear via video link next week after he missed his arraignment hearing on Wednesday, local media reported.Tom Alexandrovich, a senior cybersecurity ...Reuters
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Trump's doubling of tariffs hits India, damaging ties
Additional 25% tariff imposed as punishment for India buying Russian oilTariffs of up to 50% threaten Indian exporters and jobsFailed talks blamed on political misjudgment, missed signalsIndia should use crisis to further reform economy, analysts sayBy David Lawder and Manoj Kumar WASHINGTON/NEWReuters
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